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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Southampton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Nottingham.
There are 2 ways to get from Southampton to Nottingham: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Nottingham from Southampton is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Southampton to Nottingham:
Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $35 (€32) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Southampton to Nottingham is by train, which takes on average 4 h 1 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h of travel time.
The distance is approximately 141 miles (228 km) from Southampton to Nottingham.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Nottingham is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Nottingham from Southampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Southampton to Nottingham:
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Nottingham:
- National Express or Megabus can get you to Nottingham by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Southampton to Nottingham for $19 (€17) on Omio.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Cross Country for trains to Nottingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Southampton to Nottingham tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus with 3 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nottingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Southampton and Nottingham.
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